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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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